(R)-2-Methyltetrahydrofuran CAS 63798-13-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.63798-13-0
Molecular FormulaC5H10O
Molecular Weight86.13 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(R)-2-Methyltetrahydrofuran CAS 63798-13-0 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (R)-2-Methyltetrahydrofuran is closely related to a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies (R)-2-Methyltetrahydrofuran (CAS 63798-13-0), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H10O, MW 86.13 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, (R)-2-Methyltetrahydrofuran (C5H10O) contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.0, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 86.13 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures (R)-2-Methyltetrahydrofuran under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H10O
Molecular Weight86.13 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1975

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